Aircraft Engineering Supervisors ( Mechanical and Avionics) Wildcat

Serco; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contracting firm in Scotland is looking for an Aircraft Engineering Supervisor. The position requires a minimum of 6 years of experience in an airworthiness environment, relevant knowledge of Wildcat aircraft, and supervisory certification. The role offers competitive salaries, a contributory pension scheme, 28 days' annual leave, and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Pension scheme

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts across retailers

Opportunity to buy shares at discount

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in an airworthiness environment.
• Ability to hold Certificate of Competency for Supervisory level.
• Understanding of Health and Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for aircraft management and ground support.
• Ensure customer policy and regulations are met.
• Complete administration duties and attend training.

Skills

Minimum 6 years working in an airworthiness environment

Relevant experience for Wildcat aircraft

Certificate of Competency for Supervisory level

Understanding of Engineering and Asset Management Systems

Ability to achieve SC clearance

Education

Formal training in Wildcat aircraft

Maintenance Human Factors Course

Job description

Overview

Aircraft Engineering Supervisors (Wildcat) (Mechanical and Avionics) – RNAS Yeovilton, Yeovil BA22 8HT. Competitive salary plus benefits. 38, 40, or 45 hours per week contracts available. Monday–Friday (flexible with option for shift work with additional pay).

Serco are proud to support the Fleet Air Arm, including the Wildcat Maritime Force (WMF) based at Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton, delivering services ranging from the repair and maintenance of military aircraft to fuel delivery and off-aircraft support services. Yeovilton is one of the Royal Navy’s two principal air stations, one of the busiest military airfields in the UK and home to more than 100 aircraft.

Serco have exciting opportunities for Aircraft Engineering Supervisors (Any Trade) (Wildcat) to be based at our site at RNAS Yeovilton in Somerset. This role is responsible for aircraft management and ground support to Wildcat aircraft.

Our Aircraft Engineering Supervisors carry out contracted tasks ensuring customer policy and regulations are met to a high standard, and raise any customer complaints, quality issues and business risks with Team leads. You will comply with The Health and Safety at Work (HASAW) Act 1974 and Customer Policy and Regulations. You will be responsible for completing any administration duties required and be willing to attend further training to develop your skills and knowledge.

We offer this position as 40 or 45 hours per week, working Monday–Friday, with an option to undertake shift work and additional shift pay.

What you'll need to do the role

• Minimum of 6 years working in an airworthiness environment, with relevant experience for the Wildcat aircraft and a minimum of 2 years hands-on experience
• Hold/have the ability to hold Certificate of Competency for Supervisory level
• Formal training in the Wildcat aircraft and associated trade systems
• Experience and working knowledge of: Wildcat Aircraft Engineering and Aircraft Systems (by Trade), Wildcat Aircraft Servicing and Support Equipment
• Certificate of Competency at Supervisor level
• Understanding of Lean Operating Procedures
• Understanding of Naval Air Publications and Compound - Interactive Electronic Technical Publications (C-IETP)
• Adherence to Health and Safety, COSHH Regulations, Tool Control and Quality Practices
• Understanding of Engineering and Asset Management Systems
• Maintenance Human Factors Course completed or able to complete
• Understanding of rotary wing military aviation procedures
• Understanding of Airworthiness Engineering Safety and Compliance as per regulatory and legislative requirements (MAA)
• Ability to work productively and effectively with initiative under tight timescales and pressure while maintaining operational outputs
• Ability to achieve SC clearance

What we offer

• Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Holidays: 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Training and development: Wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring, and internal progression
• Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, healthline, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans, 30% off Serco-managed leisure centres
• Discounts: Savings across ~1,000 retailers
• ShareSave scheme: Ability to save and buy Serco shares at a discount
• Employee networks: Networking and support opportunities
• Charity: Payroll Giving Scheme for tax-free donations

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At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. We will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment and encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. As a Disability Confidence Leader and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview.